Puducherry
Puducherry
Puducherry (pronunciation: /puːdʊˈtʃɛri/), also known as Pondicherry, is a Union Territory of India. It was formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Pondichéry (Pondicherry; now Puducherry), Karikal (Karaikal), Mahé and Yanaon (Yanam), excluding Chandernagore. It is named after the largest district, Puducherry.
Etymology
The name Puducherry means "New Town" in Tamil. The earliest recorded history of Puducherry can be traced to the 2nd century CE. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea mentions a marketplace named Poduke (ch. 60), which G.W.B. Huntingford identified as possibly being Arikamedu (now part of Ariyankuppam), located about 2 miles from the modern city of Puducherry.
History
Puducherry was designed by the French architect François Dupleix in the 17th century. It became the largest French colony in India. The city is known for its architecture, which is a mix of French and Indian style.
Healthcare in Puducherry
Puducherry has a well-developed healthcare system. The Government of Puducherry operates a number of hospitals and healthcare facilities in the territory. The territory also has a number of private hospitals. The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) is a leading medical institute in Puducherry.
Related Terms
- Union Territory
- French India
- Tamil language
- Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
- François Dupleix
- Government of Puducherry
- Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
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